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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,262.04, 635,033.28 and 296,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,262.04, 635,033.28 and 296,849.40 is: 409,569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,262.04 : 635,033.28 = 296,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,262.04/635,033.28 = 296,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,262.04x = 635,033.28 × 296,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,262.04x = 188,509,244,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,509,244,972.87/460,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,569.40

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